What volume of oxygen gas reacts to produce 20.0 mL of chlorine gas? (Assume temperature and pressure remain constant. )
__ HCl(g)+ __O₂(g) __Cl₂(g)+ __H₂O(g)

Question

What volume of oxygen gas reacts to produce 20.0 mL of chlorine gas? (Assume temperature and pressure remain constant. )
__ HCl(g)+ __O₂(g)  __Cl₂(g)+ __H₂O(g)

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According to the balanced chemical equation, the ratio of O2 to Cl2 is 1:1. Therefore, the same volume of O2 and Cl2 gases react. So, 20.0 mL of Cl2 gas is produced from 20.0 mL of O2 gas. The correct answer is B) 10.0 mL as it is half of the given volume of Cl2.

What Volume of Oxygen Gas Reacts to Produce 20